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Letter writer: Mayfield failed to fight hard for city water system
“We eventually quit working with Julie [Mayfield] after it became clear to us that it was more important to her to protect her relationship with the ‘good’ Republican on the environment, Rep. Chuck McGrady, than to fight really hard for the city of Asheville.”
Letter writer: Backcountry cooking article raises questions
“C’mon, Mountain Xpress, what kind of journalism is this?”
Letter writer: Even the Sierra Club makes mistakes
“As strange as it feels to be opposing the Sierra Club, I urge my fellow members, and, indeed, anyone who feels that this election is as much about protecting our urban as our natural environment, not to take the club’s endorsement with the sort of knee-jerk trust that I myself have exercised in the past.”
Letter writer: Sierra Club endorses three for City Council
“The Sierra Club has endorsed Julie Mayfield, Marc Hunt and Lindsey Simerly for Asheville City Council after reviewing the records, experience and positions of the candidates on a broad range of environmental issues rather than one single issue. “
Letter writer: Take a good look at the candidates who want your vote
“Most residents like the city the way it is and respect slow and thoughtful progress for the future, but lately, it feels like it is big money pulling the strings. “
Letter writer: Killing animals doesn’t ‘honor’ them
“I do, however, intend to condemn some of the vapid, self-serving and frankly dishonest things we say to comfort and distract us from the ugly essence of what meat-eating requires … “
Letter writer: Hunt, Mayfield and Simerly will accomplish great things
“I believe all three will accomplish tremendous things for our city and region.”
Letter writer: Carriage-horse accidents are real possibilities
“Asheville: Do you really want to bring the very real possibility of a horrible accident to your city — something for which you will be morally and financially responsible?”
Letter writer: Earmark part of hotel tax for affordable housing
“If only 1 cent of every room tax was contributed to the Home Trust Fund, we would collect $1.8 million dollars per year! Think about what a difference that would make to our housing shortage!”
Letter writer: Park issue creates support for Haynes, Young and Lee
“I went to the candidates’ forum [Oct. 9] at A-B Tech and wow! I’m voting for Brian Haynes, Keith Young and Rich Lee. I’m not voting for Marc Hunt or Julie Mayfield.”
Letter writer: Council primary reveals ‘Progressives in Name Only’
“Hate to break this to those authentic progressives still attempting to steer Asheville left, but you’ve already lost. A quick glance at our blooming skyline and campaign donor trails reveals who’s really in charge.”
Letter writer: Plastic patrol needed for errant recyclers
“We all need to pay attention and help recycle what we can in an intelligent manner.”
Letter writer: Rich Lee understands the issues facing Asheville
“Not only does Rich have a solid history of grassroots organizing at the neighborhood level here in West Asheville, as well as a background in finance, he also has a comprehensive understanding of the most pressing issues affecting this city.”
Letter writer: East Asheville Library needs more space, improvements
“An accessible community room, which the East Asheville Library currently does not have, would provide a welcome space for story hours and other children’s events, not to mention its benefit for adult activities, as well.”
Letter writer: Pesticide raises concern about effects on bees, people
“What is the effect to our systems and general health?”
Letter writer: Salon at Liberty Corner offers wellness, too
“In my 35 years as a hairdresser, my goal is to make women look and feel better about themselves as they walk out our doors. We transform people from the inside out!”
Letter writer: Rudeness and stupidity aren’t crimes
“If you don’t like these guys’ behavior, you have every reason to avoid spending your money on their coffee. But there is no reason in the world to pointedly try to take away their livelihood or drive them out of town.”
Letter writer: Craving a burger? Consider karma first
“If the suffering of animals, your own body and the planet are not enough to override your desire for a hamburger, consider karma.”
Letter writer: City should use caution and stop water fluoridation
“Regarding Asheville’s decision to fluoridate our city water, I would like to suggest to Mayor [Esther] Manheimer she act on the side of caution immediately.”
Letter writer: Information wanted on Civil War horses
“More than a million horses died in the bloody four-year conflict, yet their vast contribution and sacrifice is often overlooked or ignored.”